About John O'Keeffe
Lived 1925 – 2021 (aged 95–96). John O'Keeffe was a gaelic football player.
John O'Keeffe (1925 – 2 February 2021) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played for club side Millstreet and at inter-county level with the Cork senior football team.
Career
O'Keeffe first came to Gaelic football prominence with the Millstreet club. He was club captain in 1948 when Millstreet defeated St. Vincent's to claim their only County Championship title. This success saw O'Keeffe drafted onto the Cork senior team the following year, and he was also appointed team captain. He won his only Munster Championship title that year.
Death
O'Keeffe died in Newmarket, County Cork on 2 February 2021.
Honours
Millstreet Cork Senior Football Championship: 1948 (c)
Cork Munster Senior Football Championship: 1949 (c)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John O'Keeffe?
Irish Gaelic footballer (1925-2021)
When was John O'Keeffe born?
John O'Keeffe was born in 1925.
When did John O'Keeffe die?
John O'Keeffe died on 2 February 2021.
What was John O'Keeffe's occupation?
John O'Keeffe was a gaelic football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Keeffe (Cork Gaelic footballer)
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